Running track sped up success for Badgers RB Jonathan Taylor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor is one of the best running backs in college football. He would be the first to say his success isn’t due to just one […]
Home run robbers get praise — and swag for spectacular plays
It was late in the 2015 season when Baltimore’s Manny Machado smoked a pitch from Tampa Bay’s Chris Archer into center field at Camden Yards. Kevin Kiermaier sprinted to the […]
Hudson, Cards take no-hit bid into 8th and blank Brewers 3-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Only when Dakota Hudson reached the dugout after being removed from the game did he realize something was different. “Guys were giving me hugs instead of […]
Vikings top Seahawks 25-19 behind crisp preseason passing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pressure is on Minnesota’s offense to improve, and a more productive passing attack will depend partially on a diversified group of targets for Kirk Cousins. Some […]
Former Packers RB Benson dies in motorcycle accident
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in […]
Nationals match team HR record with 8, rout Brewers 16-8
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington manager Dave Martinez wanted his team to shake off any ill effects from Saturday’s marathon loss to Milwaukee by getting out to a fast start in […]
Nationals ride 4-game win streak into matchup with Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers (63-58, third in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (65-55, second in the NL East) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Adrian Houser (5-5, 4.01 ERA) […]
Jackson sharp, Rodgers sits as Ravens beat Packers
BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson directed two scoring drives during a limited appearance, had an impressive touchdown run erased by a penalty and sparked the Baltimore Ravens to a 26-13 […]
Iowa becomes 11th state in US to allow sports gambling
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Six Iowa casinos began accepting bets on sporting events Thursday, making the state the 11th in the nation and first in the Midwest to allow […]
US Soccer, team talks break down; likely head to jury trial
Players for the World Cup champion women’s national team say mediation talks with the U.S. Soccer Federation in their dispute over equal pay are over. Molly Levinson, who represents the […]